2014 Map of Mears

About this map

Mears sits at the heart of this coastal Michigan landscape, serving as a hub for the agricultural and recreational lands of Oceana County. To the west, the shoreline of Lake Michigan meets a series of inland water bodies, including Silver Lake and Upper Silver Lake, where the presence of the Silver Lake Airport suggests the area's importance as a seasonal destination. The topography is defined by complex drainage patterns, with the Pentwater River flowing through the northeast and various creeks like Russell Cr and Bender Cr feeding into local basins. Genealogy researchers will find several local burial grounds documented, such as Mears Cem and Round Lake Cem. The map illustrates a well-developed grid of rural roads, including N 34th Ave and W Polk Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and small lakes like Crystal Lake and Morris Lake that dot the interior.